I have completed most of my due diligence on #73 Xavier Nixon. I started a new thread to be fair and to not hijack the Brian Winters thread.

I think I have found some very interesting information and facts regarding Nixon and the negative comments surrounding his inconsistent play. I have to say after watching (5) 2012 games (S. Caro, Fla St, GA, TAMU, LSU) against some of the very best competition in college his performances do NOT support the inconsistent comments. To the contrary, Xavier Nixon played very very well.

What drove me to further investigate Nixon is, how does a High School Maxwell award winner, Parade All American, NC Player of the Year, US Army All American Bowl, A Freshman All American @ Florida, start 5 games & play in 10 as freshman @ Florida become inconsistent in his Soph and Junior years?

Review: In 4 years Xavier Nixon, had (2) Head Coaches, (3) Offensive Coordinators, and (3) different Offensive systems to learn, (3) different QBs, played hurt and through nagging injuries in 2010 & 2011. Was not benched because of play but was held out due to injuries and moved to RT because of a sprained knee. In 2011 was only starter returning to the OL. In 2012 a healthy Nixon played LT very well against some of the toughest and best competition in the country.

Conclusion: Based on history, research, turmoil in new coaches and systems, injuries and a clean bill of health for 2012 followed by solid performances by Nixon, I still say Joeckle and Fisher are the head of the class in OTs. What may have led to the inconsistent remarks could be attributed to playing with injuries and pain and the constant turnover of new QBs, Offensive coordinators and offensive systems. However based on Nixon's solid performance in 2012 against the very best competition I think he's as good as if not better than Lane Johnson. In fact I think Nixon will have the better NFL career. I would not be surprised that when the evaluation process is over if Xavier Nixon is not a 2nd RD draft pick. As a 2nd RD draft pick Xavier Nixon would be the best RT on the Houston Texans.

Are the experts saying late second round? Because you won 12 regular season games and are still in the playoffs, you will pick near the end of each round even if you lose on Sunday. Nixon could be gone before the Texans are on the clock in Round 2.

The Jaguars need a starting right tackle more than anything else and have the first pick in the second round (#33) because of their tie with the Chiefs. Is that too high for Nixon if Jacksonville goes with a different position in the first round?

Are the experts saying late second round? Because you won 12 regular season games and are still in the playoffs, you will pick near the end of each round even if you lose on Sunday. Nixon could be gone before the Texans are on the clock in Round 2.

The Jaguars need a starting right tackle more than anything else and have the first pick in the second round (#33) because of their tie with the Chiefs. Is that too high for Nixon if Jacksonville goes with a different position in the first round?

I think that once the GMs/Scouts have done all their homework, Senior Bowl, Combine and Pro Days Xavier Nixon will grade out as a RD 1-2 prospect. To answer your question, the Jags should have a good chance of landing Nixon or DJ Fluker at OT w/ the 33rd pick. If healthy Chris Faulk would also be a possibility and another solid player from the SEC.

Florida tackle Xavier Nixon has also moved around the offensive line this week, seeing extensive time at left tackle, where he lined up mostly in Gainesville, but also taking reps inside at left guard on Tuesday. He flashed the hand strength to deliver a jolt off the snap and hold his ground, but his best attribute is his feet and athleticism, which makes him a better fit on the outside.